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“Boekenweek” Giveaway
11th February 2018
Every spring the Dutch rejoice in Boekenweek (this year it runs 10 – 18 March) – a celebration of books and literary culture. There are dozens of events all over the country and every year a top author is commissioned to write a special festival novella which is given away free from bookshops and libraries. In 2016 this honour went to Esther Gerritsen, whose novels Craving and Roxy are published in English by World Editions.
Celebrate Boekenweek in the UK with Esther Gerritsen, a Dutch literary superstar, who made her debut in 2000, aged 28. Known for her powerful women characters and idiosyncratic take on human relationships, she is one of the most widely read, established and highly praised authors in the Netherlands.
Craving which is set in Amsterdam centres around the relationship between Coco and her mother Elisabeth who is terminally ill – it is particularly strong on themes around caring for the elderly and the subtle familial resentments that can build up, over time. Movie rights were snapped up, and the film of Craving will be premiering this year, at the International Rotterdam Film Festival, with general release from 15th March in the Netherlands.
5 Copy Giveaway
We are delighted to offer you, in conjunction with World Editions, the chance to win one of five copies of Craving by Esther Gerritson, so that you can get involved with #Boekenweek too. Just tell us why you would like to win a copy in the Comments below by midnight UK time, Saturday 10th March 2018 (when Boekenweek kicks off).
UK entries only! Good Luck!
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“Caring for the elderly” leading to “family resentments” – yes, this book really speaks to me as that’s the situation in my family at the moment. Sometimes you feel so alone and reading this would remind me that it’s happening to people all over the world.
I’ve come to realise that “middle aged” means that you’re caught between generations, looking out for your own kids but also knowing that you’ll need to take on caring for your parents in the not too distant future too. I can imagine that this is a really thought-provoking and poignant read.
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Yes, it is all that, short and explores relationships…. Thanks for stopping by
It sounds like quite a disturbing look at the human psyche and family relations “
With my parents getting older and actually living in the Netherlands I think I need to read this book! I love reading books set in places I’ve visited and Amsterdam is one of my favourite places to visit when i go to see my parents
it sounds interesting I think its perfect book for me.
This sounds really interesting, would love to read it!
Would love to read this, as I enjoy books depicting family relationships very much. Also, I do not think I have read a Dutch author before, so that would be very interesting for me! <3
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Good to hear! Yes, lots of English writers setting their books in Holland…
This sounds really interesting, especially regarding the build up of family resentments
I’d love to read this, our Mother deliberately drove a wedge between me & my sister which lasted for years, we’ll never understand why she was only happy making others miserable.
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Oh my goodness, that is heart wrenching to hear… so hard, especially when it is a person who should be giving unconditional love…